ON GOLDEN POND auditions

About the project and the company

On Golden Pond
Written by Earnest Thompson
Directed by Bob Callahan

The Setting
In the summer home of Norman and Ethel Thayer in the late 1970’s. Norman is a retired Professor from the University of Pennsylvania. During the course of the play he has his 80th birthday. He suffers from occasional heart palpitations and his memory is not what it once was and even he recognizes that he is “slipping.” When “on his game” he can be witty with a decided “edge” to it. He might not like to admit it, but he is dependent on his wife, Ethel, for emotional support.

Audition Dates
Friday, August 19th (7pm-9pm); Saturday, August 20th (11am-3pm); Sunday, August 21st (12pm-2pm). Sides are available before the audition if desired, just email auditions@valleycenterstage.org with ON GOLDEN POND in the subject line.

Rehearsal Dates
August 29, 2022 – October 6, 2022 (exact rehearsal schedule subject to change, based on needs and requirements of the performance, cast or crew)

• Monday, August 29 (6:30pm) – First rehearsal: All cast members (Finalize rehearsal schedule)
• Tuesday, August 30 – Block Act I Scene 1: Norman, Ethel, (Operator, off stage)
• Wednesday, August 31 – Block Act I Scene 2: Norman, Ethel, Charlie
• Thursday, Sept. 1 – Block Act I Scene 3: Norman, Ethel, Chelsea, Billy, Bill
• Saturday, Sept. 3 – Block Act II Scene 1: Norman, Ethel, Billy, Chelsea, Charlie
• Monday, Sept. 5 – Block Act ll Scene 2: Norman, Ethel, (Off stage, on phone, Bill, Chelsea, Billy)
• Tuesday Sept. 6 – Run through Act l Scene l: Norman, Ethel, Operator
• Wednesday Sept 7 – Run through Act l Scene 2: Norman, Ethel, Charlie
• Thursday Sept 8 – Run through Act l. Scene 3: Norman, Ethel, Chelsea, Billy, Bill
• Saturday, Sept 10 – Run through Act ll Scene 1: Norman, Ethel, Billy, Chelsea, Charlie
• Monday Sept 12 – Run through Act ll Scene 2: Norman, Ethel, (Off stage, on phone, Bill, Chelsea, Billy)

Words

• Tuesday Sept 13 – Act l Scene 1: Norman, Ethel, Operator
• Wednesday Sept 14 – Act l Scene 2: Norman, Ethel, Charlie
• Thursday Sept 15 – Act l Scene 3: Norman, Ethel, Chelsea, Billy, Bill 1
• Saturday Sept 17 – Act ll Scene 1: Norman, Ethel, Billy, Chelsea, Charlie
• Monday Sept 19 – Act ll Scene 2: Norman, Ethel, Bill, Chelsea, Billy
• Tuesday Sept 20 – Act l Scenes 1 & 2: Norman, Ethel, Charlie, Chelsea Billy, Bill,
• Wednesday Sept 21 – Act l Scene 3 & Act ll Scene 1: Norman, Ethel, Chelsea, Billy, Bill, Charlie
• Thursday Sept 22 – Act ll Scene 2:  Norman, Ethel, Bill, Chelsea, Billy
• Saturday Sept 24 – Run through All Act l. – Full Cast
• Monday Sept 26 – Run through All Act 2. – Full Cast
• Tuesday Sept 27 – Run through All Act 1. – Full Cast
• Wednesday Sept 28 – Run through All Act 2. – Full Cast
• Thursday Sept 29 – Run through Complete Play – Full Cast
• Saturday Oct 1 – Run through Complete Play – Full Cast
• Monday Oct 3 – Run through Complete Play – Full Cast
• Tuesday Oct 4 – Dress & Technical Rehearsal Complete Play – Full Cast
• Wednesday Oct 5 – ** nothing scheduled (rehearsal if needed) cross your fingers**
• Thursday Oct 6 – Final Dress & Technical Rehearsal Complete Play – Full Cast

Rehearsal Location
Valley Center Stage @ the Sallal Grange, 1060 Stilson Ave SE, North Bend.
The building is on the southern corner of the intersection of SE North Bend Way and SE Mt Si Road.

Performance Dates
Performances will take place Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm. The Sunday matinee performance is at 2 pm. Call times TBD.

• October 7, October 8, October 9 (matinee)
• October 13, October 14, October 15, October 16 (matinee)
• October 20, October 21, October 22, October 23 (matinee)

Casting
No roles are precast. All actors welcome. Valley Center Stage strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment to people of all races, genders, religious beliefs, and sexualities. We encourage everyone who is interested in being in this play to audition.

Location of Audition

Valley Center Stage @ the Sallal Grange, 1060 Stilson Ave SE, North Bend.

Audition requirements

Please provide a headshot and resume, in person or emailed ahead of time to auditions@valleycenterstage.org. You may either present a monologue or choose to do a cold reading of sides from the play. You may also be asked to cold read for various parts. Please familiarize yourself with the play. Sides are available for your use if you wish before your audition, please email auditions@valleycenterstage.org and put ON GOLDEN POND in the subject line. Rehearsals will be in person and everyone must be vaccinated in order to audition or participate in this show. Please be prepared to show documentation in order to audition. Masking at indoor auditions will follow county and state policy. For more health and safety information, please see our full policy on our website https://valleycenterstage.org/health-safety/.